As the owner of brass fenders... They're so awesome. I get infinite compliments even from non-bike folks. You absolutely sort of forget about the weight after a while, though I'm 100% NOT a weight watcher, so your mileage may vary.
I'll also say that mine are generally quite a lot more patina'd than they look in that photo. Here are some photos that show it a bit better. I do periodically shine the grooves just for some contrast (qtips and brasso)
